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CALA NOVA Cancer Care Charity recently donated a total of €46,000 to four local charities through their San Agustin shops. The donations were divided among Aspanob (Children’s Cancer Support) and AECC (Spanish Association of Cancer Care), each receiving €20,000, while Dime (Palliative Care) and Cancer Support received €3,000 each. These organisations provide vital services across the Balearic Islands, and Cala Nova Cancer Care is proud to support them. Since opening in 2011, the charity has raised over €500,000, thanks to community donations, shoppers, and volunteers. The charity thrives on the generosity of those who donate unwanted items, as well as volunteers who dedicate their time. The team is always looking for more volunteers to help out, even for a few hours, from Monday to Saturday between 10.00am and 2.00pm. In preparation for the festive season, Cala Nova Cancer Care is hosting a Christmas Market on November 9, from 11.00am to
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ric Islands. In Mallorca the tourism sector is already a significant economic driver, and this influence is set to expand further. The islands are focusing not only on increasing visitor numbers but also on promoting high-quality tourism.
Tourism plays a vital role in the Balearics.
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THE sky’s the limit for tourism as recently released figures reveal that Palma de Mallorca Airport enjoyed a record-breaking September. The airport saw 4,074,740 passengers which is a 5.5 per cent increase from the same month last year. Of these passengers, 816,930 were on domestic flights within Spain, a 3.6 per cent rise. International travel grew by a whopping 6 per cent, with 3,255,678 passengers flying in or out of the country. Germany had the most international passengers, with 1,277,280 people. The UK followed with 816,306 passengers, and France with 172,434. Poland saw the biggest jump, with a 35.1 per cent increase in passengers. In total, the airport handled 28,191 flights, up 6.2 per cent compared to September 2023. From January to September, the airport served 27,525,453 passengers, a 7.2 per cent increase, with 197,510 flights, up 6.5 per cent.
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ted in the coming years. By 2040, Spain is expected to welcome 115 million international visitors, potentially surpassing France as the world’s leading tourist destination. Tourism plays an especially vital role in the economies of the Balea-
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Aspanob to support children with cancer. Visitors to the Christmas Market are encouraged to donate new toys for children with cancer, labelling gifts with the appropriate age and whether they are for a boy or girl. The charity invites everyone to join in the festivities and help make this event a success!
Mallorca magic A LEADING consulting firm specialising in tourism, Brainstrust, has released its latest report from the Tourism Barometer, forecasting record-breaking figures for Spain’s international visitors and spending in 2024. Among Spain’s key regions, the Balearic Islands, particularly Mallorca, stand out as major contributors to this surge. The firm predicts over 91 million tourists and around €125 billion in spending next year, with further growth anticipa-
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The Cala Nova team.
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4.00pm, at the Nova Restaurant terraces in the Port of Cala Nova. The market will feature stalls selling Christmas decorations, a postbox for letters to Santa, entertainment from Izzie and the Balearic School Children’s Choir, and various food and drink options. There will also be a tombola and raffle, with all proceeds going to
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Mallorca • Issue No. 2051 • 24 - 30 Oct 2024
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